He is expected to play an important role in promoting Biden’s sweeping green initiatives, helping to oversee stronger automotive fuel economy standards and support the president’s push later this year on a $2 trillion climate and infrastructure plan.
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Posted inNation & World
Biden administration declares ‘coup’ in Myanmar, triggering review of U.S. aid
It is the strongest move President Joe Biden has taken since the military rolled through Myanmar’s capital on Monday, rounding up elected leaders and cutting off phone lines and the Internet.
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Vitelli named Maine Senate Majority Leader
Daughtry named Assistant Senate Majority Leader
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Moscow court orders Kremlin foe Navalny to spend over 2 years in prison
Alexei Navalny, who is the most prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, had earlier denounced the proceedings as a vain attempt by the Kremlin to scare millions of Russians into submission.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Draw released for Olympic basketball tournaments
The U.S. men open against France, the team that beat the Americans in the basketball World Cup in 2019 and took them out of medal contention.
Posted inTimes Record
Facing shortfall, Wiscasset nonprofit farm trust pleads for donations
Forced to cancel fundraising events and programming in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Morris Farm in Wiscasset is experiencing a $30,000 shortfall and is relying on its endowment funds in order to support its operations until able to once again fully open for the public. “Morris Farm Trust is focused on agriculture, education and […]
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Biden, Yellen call Republican virus aid plan insufficient as Democrats push ahead
Democrats vote Tuesday to start a process for approving the president’s bill on their own, with or without Republican support, even as talks continue on potential adjustments.
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Auburn’s Mu Noi Brunch chef on Food Network’s Supermarket Stakeout tonight
The episode is described as the spiciest ever.
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Casco resident sent to hospital as 40 firefighters battle house fire
One of the occupants of the home on Leach Hill Road was taken to a hospital.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Midcoast Meetings: Feb. 5-12
Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 2/8 noon Finance Committee Mon. 2/8 6:30 p.m. Town Council Tues. 2/9 5 p.m. Master Plan Implementation Committee Tues. 2/9 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 2/10 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 2/10 7 p.m. School Board Harpswell Check harpswell.maine.gov for information on remote […]